What do the washing symbols on my clothes mean?

Wat betekenen de wassymbolen in mijn kledij?

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the care label on your clothes as if it were a secret language, you’re not alone. Care symbols can seem confusing, but they’re actually a handy guide to help you understand how to best care for your clothes.

Proper care of clothing can ensure that its quality and lifespan are guaranteed.

Below you will find an overview of the regulations that focus on: washing, drying, ironing, bleaching and professional care.

To wash

Washing is one of the essential steps in clothing care. Different fabrics require different washing methods, and the washing symbols indicate how to best treat your clothes.

The washing strip is also an ideal sustainable detergent suitable for all types of laundry and even fragile fabrics.

Below are the symbols you need to know:

washing symbols: washing

Drying

Proper drying is essential to keep your clothes in good condition. The washing symbols for drying tell you how to do this best.

Tip: use dryer balls to save on drying time and therefore electricity. It also makes your laundry softer.

Below are the symbols you need to know:

washing symbols: dry

To smoothe

Ironing your clothes can make a world of difference to their appearance and presentation. The symbols on the label will tell you how to do it best.

Below are the symbols you need to know:

washing symbols: ironing

Bleaching

Bleaching is a way to remove stains and give your clothes a fresh look. The bleaching care symbols provide the necessary guidance.

Looking for a natural stain remover that won't harm your clothes, your machine or the planet?

Below are the symbols you need to know:

washing symbols: bleach

Professional cleaning

The washing symbols for professional or chemical cleaning can often be recognized by the circle with a letter in it . If such instructions are shown on your washing label, we recommend professional cleaning .

Below are the symbols you need to know:

washing symbols: professional cleaning